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Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff believes the side squandered a potential pole position in Brazil by not being “adaptive enough”
The threat of rain caused teams to quickly position their drivers for the best opportunity in Q3. Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton and George Russell started third and fourth but did not push hard on their out-laps. Aston Martin took advantage and ended up in third and fourth positions, while Max Verstappen claimed pole position. Hamilton and Russell finished fifth and sixth respectively, leading Mercedes’ team boss Toto Wolff to admit they should have been more adaptable. Hamilton believes the difficult conditions magnified their deficit, while Russell was disappointed with his lap but pleasantly surprised to start in sixth. He remains optimistic about the race and hopes for a podium finish.
Forrás: Motorsport Week
